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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 8th, 2015
For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty,
has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.”
(Mark 12)
November 14th & 15th, 2015
MASS TIMES / MINISTERS / ALTAR SERVERS / LECTOR # 1 / LECTOR # 2November 14th
Sat. 5:30 p.m.
Fr. Pascal Kumanda C.I.C.M. / Quirk, A.; Bates, K.; Bates, M.; Filzen, C.; Howe, J. / Cross Bearer: Rolla
Server 1: Rolla
Server 2: Rimicci / Archer / MacClain
November 15th
Sun. 7:30 a.m.
Fr. Ramel Portula, C.I.C.M. / Vieira, M.; Ahrens, MarT.; Kormos, J.; McFarren, T.; Saenz, J. / Cross Bearer: Pacheco
Server 1: Pasha
Server 2: Montgomery / Kirincich / Dickenson
November 15th
Sun. 9:00a.m.
Fr. Pascal Kumanda C.I.C.M. / Mizzi, L.; Fraser, M.; Fraser, Z.; Greco, P.; Kaufman, W.; McCarthy, D.; Murray, M. / Cross Bearer: Adedze
Server 1: Larson
Server 2: Sullivan / Garcia / Corrado
November15th
Sun. 11:00 a.m.
Fr. Ramel Portula, C.I.C.M. / Strasser, D.; August, S.; Campbell, L.; Escobal, E.; Ferrando, B.; Hines, M.;
Scott, J. / Cross Bearer: Grieco
Server 1: Grieco
Server 2: Pope / Wakefield / Stephenson
November15th
Sun. 1:30 p.m.
Fr. Pascal Kumanda C.I.C.M. / Argueta, A.; Silva, E.;
Blanco, C.; Veliz, A.; Hernandez, J. / Check w/ Coordinator / Alejandra Rocabado / Mariel
Syed
Weekday Mass Schedule:
8:30 a.m. Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.–Saturday
Next Week’s Readings:
Daniel 12:1-3(158B); Hebrews 10:11-14,18;
Mark 13:24-32
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturdays: 3:45-5:00 p.m.(in English)
Sundays:1:00 p.m.(in Spanish)
Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, in the Sanctuary or Chapel, and concludes with Benediction at NOON
Monthly Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father
November 2015
Universal: That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own.
Evangelization: That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope.
Parish Offices Closed on
November 11th, 2015
In observance of Veterans Day, the
Parish Offices will be closed on
Wednesday, November 11th.
We will reopen on Thursday, November 12th .
Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish:
Edie Hendricks,Ed Masternak,
Andy Weatherby, Regina Panca,
Michael Elgart, Gwen Leonard,
Patty Baker, Elizabeth Kirincich, Ann S. Burnett,
Jane Hendrix, Stephen McAllister,Michelle Hunter,
Mary Jo Miller, Gerard Brannon, Megan Brennan,
Lorraine Blaise, Joan MacClain, Angela Bettenger,
Carmen Regio, Angie Cullen, Kathryn Rodriguez,
Elizabeth Platt, Gina Johnson,Julie Rossettie,
Teresa Berna, Susan Wardynski,Louise McLaughlin,
Pam Curry, Annina Tucci, Jennifer Brusstar,
Barbara Dennison, Norma Pena, The Lewis Family,
Leland Tramm, Steve Upton, Karen Bilbo, Julio Perez, Matthew and Maria Van Order, Janice Stallings,
Darrick Strickland, Marie Aragon, Michael Ragsdale,
Vivian Wason, Ann Cooper, Phil Deely,
Julian Warren, Kim & Sara Lewis, Cecile Lucas,
Julian Chin, Memencio Urbano,Jason Liljenquist,
Geraldine Balsitis, Gordon Pavy, David Teeuwin
Funeral Notices:
There will be a Funeral Mass for
Francis Thibodaux on
November 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
here at St. Ann Church.
There will be a Funeral Mass for Alfred Richard Olsen, Jr. on November 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm here at St. Ann Church.
Please keep the families of the faithfully departed in your prayers.
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Part-time Organist/Pianist Needed
St. Ann Church (Arlington)
St. Ann Catholic Church is seeking a Part-time Pianist/Organist to support the parish music program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing musical accompaniment for 2 Masses each weekend, accompaniment of 15-member Adult Choir rehearsal, providing music for all funeral Masses and weddings, as well as other liturgies throughout the year.
The positionrequires proficiency in playing organ and piano service music and repertoire, Bachelor of Music (preferred), knowledge and proficiency in Catholic liturgy and music, and a faith-filled practicing Christian.
Compensation is an hourly rate in accordance with Diocesan guidelines. Kindly email resume and cover letter to Rev. Mel O. Portula, CICM y November 13th, 2015.
Retirement Fund for Religious
– November 7th & 8th
Please give to those who have given a lifetime.
Tens of thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have dedicated their lives to sharing their faith. Generations of Catholics recall with gratitude their work in Catholic schools, hospitals, and social service agencies. Yet years of ministering for little or no pay came at a price, and now their religious communities lack adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide prescription medications, nursing care, and more. Please be generous.
Book of Remembrance
During the month of November, the “Book
of Remembrance”, will be located in the
Narthex. Please write down the names of
those whom you would like to be included
in the intentions of all the Masses offered
at St. Ann Church throughout the month.
Parishioners are invited to bring a picture of their loved one who has passed away to be displayed in the Church as we pray for all the faithfully departed during November. Candles will be available in the Narthex to light and place in the brass sand bin on the Table of Remembrance, to the left of the altar, before Mass. Please also see instructions on the table next to the Book of Remembrance.
A Special Thank You!
A special thank you to all those who participated and completed a Household Offertory Commitment Card! Your time and participation are very appreciated! If you have not filled out a Household Commitment Card, and wish to do so, they can be found on the welcome table in the Narthex. Thank you!
Saturday, November 7th
8:30 a.m. No Intention Offered
5:30 p.m. + Samuel H. Rogers, Jr.
Sunday, November 8th
7:30 a.m. For the People
9:00 a.m. + Patricia & Elio Alvarez
11:00a.m. Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary
+ Stella Nardecchia
+ Simon McGrath
1:30p.m. No Intention Offered
Monday, November 9th
8:30 a.m. Special Intention for the Healing of
Maria D’Aiello
Tuesday, November 10th
8:30 a.m. Special Intention for the Healing of
Father Larry Siroskey
Wednesday,November 11th
8:30 a.m. + Fred James
Thursday, November 12th
8:30 a.m. Private Intention Offered
Friday, November 13th
8:30 a.m. No Intention Offered
Saturday, November 14th
8:30 a.m. + Steve Johnson
+ Ms. Urbano
5:30 p.m. No Intention Offered
Sunday, November15th
7:30 a.m. + Doris Kettner
9:00 a.m. For the People
11:00a.m. + James Evans Montgomery
1:30p.m. No Intention Offered
Personal Safety in a House of Worship:
The Arlington County Police Department, District 1 Community Relations Section, has developed a training workshop entitled “Personal Safety in a House of Worship”. The workshop emphasizes personal safety factors that all parishioners should be aware of and adhere to. The first of these workshops was held on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at the Westover Baptist Church. There were approximately 20 churches represented with about 40 people in attendance. The workshop was informative and very well received by those in attendance. The Police have volunteered to present this workshop to individual churches on request and agreed to do so at St. Ann Church Parish Hall on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 7-9pm. The workshop is available to all St. Ann parishioners and all are encouraged to attend. All ushers, in particular, are asked to attend so that they may be better prepared to deal with safety issues. Please register by Sunday, November 8, 2015, if you plan on attending. To register email John Karinshak at or by calling 703-534-9551. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
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Faith
Formation
News
703-528-6199
Christmas Pageant Time!
There will be an introductory
meeting on Thursday, November 12
at 6:30p in the Parish Hall.
To participate in the pageant, children must be no younger than Kindergarten and no older than Fifth Grade. Older children are welcome to volunteer.
We also need adult volunteers, who must complete the diocesan background check and a child-protection class, if they have not already done this. Please contact Kristin Floom at for more information.
Young Women’s Conference
All young women in the parish (high school, college and young adult) are invited to a Young Women’s Conference at Bishop O’Connell High School on Saturday, November 14. The conference is co-sponsored by Bishop O’Connell High School and the Diocesan Office for Family Life. If you are interested, please contact the faith formation office for registration information.
Advent Wreath Making
We will be making advent wreaths on Saturday, November 28 at 10a in the Parish Hall. All ages are invited. Everything necessary will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own decorative touches (and your wreath base, if you have one already!). So we may order supplies, RSVP to no later than November 20.
Hagamos Corona/Guirnalda de Adviento
Vamos a hacer Coronas/Guirnalda de Adviento el Sábado 28 de Noviembre, a las 10 am en el Salón de la Parroquia (Parish Hall). Se invita a personas de todas las edades. Todo lo necesario será proporcionado, pero no dude en traer sus propios toques decorativos(y la base de su Corona/Guirnalda, si usted ya tuviera una!) Asi que podemos pedir los suministros, Reservaciones a a mas tardar el 20 de noviembre
Need sacraments?
The Faith Formation Office is happy to provide information in English and Spanish on baptism (child and adult), First Communion, Confirmation, entrance into the Catholic Church (if baptized in another faith), and marriage in the Church (before or after a civil celebration). Please call or e-mail any time! Resources on the annulment process are also available from the office.
For more information, please contact Diane Phelps at :
(703) 528-6276
The Good News
Saint Ann Catholic School
Believe • Achieve • Inspire
Saint Ann Catholic School will be hosting an Open House for prospective families Tuesday, November 17, 2015, from 9:30am-11:30am: Families interested in applying for the 2016-17 school year are invited to take a personal tour of the school and to learn more about the admissions process; no appointment necessary.
Saint Ann is a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence offering full day and half-day preschool programs and full-day Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Saint Ann students consistently score above average on standardized tests, and the curriculum includes Music, Art, PE, Computer, Lab Learner Science, Spanish and Library on a weekly basis. A morning and afternoon Extended Day Program is available.
Saint Ann also features:
- Small class sizes in a caring and nurturing environment
- Excellent certified faculty and staff
- Extra-curricular activities for all grade levels
- Enthusiastic Parent Teacher Organization
Come see what the little school with big results is all about! For more information, please contact the school at 703-525-7599
Support The Saint Ann School Library!
Book Fair - Save the Date
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! – Dr. Seuss. Reading
can take you everywhere. Come to the Saint
Ann Catholic SchoolBook Fair and begin your
journey. The traditional book fair will be held in theschool library according to the schedulebelow. 11/8 (9:00 am – 12:00noon); 11/9 (7:45 am – 3:30pm); 11/10 (7:45 am – 3:30pm); 11/11 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm); 11/12(7:45 am – 3:30 pm)
In addition, the school is hosting an on-line book fair from Nov. 4 to Nov. 17 at the following link: Please share this link with family and friends to help support our readers and school library.
For questions, contact Rachele Oh at or Robin Bowen at .
Saint Ann Catholic School…
The Little School with Big Results
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COAT DRIVE NOW IN PROGRESS:
We will be collecting clean gently used adult coats for the homeless as well as coats for children in need at Carlin Springs Elementary School this weekend (Nov. 7/8)
and next weekend (Nov. 14/15). Adult coats will be donated to A-SPAN (Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network) for use by the homeless.Please leave your donation in the receptacle near the parish hall.
HELP FEED OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED:Mark your calendars!In keeping with a tradition of many years here at St. Ann's, we will be collecting donations of non-perishablefood and delivering it to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) on Thanksgiving Day. Please check the bulletin starting next week for detailed information on how you can help.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARE ASKING FOR COOKED TURKEYS TO FEED THOSE IN NEED ON THANKSGIVING:
We are asking for Donations of Cooked 20 lb. turkeys (Unstuffed) for our Thanksgiving Day Event. This year, The Knights of Columbus will feed about 2750 people, taking over Meals on Wheels and in our Main Hall. Turkeys can be dropped offTuesdayorWednesdaybefore Thanksgiving at 5115 Little Falls Rd, Arlington VA 22207.Thanks to St. Ann Parishfor your support.
VOLUNTEER WITH A-SPAN: Adult volunteers are needed to help with daytime programs at the new year-round shelter (weekdays, varied hours) in the Courthouse area. Come to a volunteer orientation (2020 N. 14thSt.)Saturday, Nov. 21, at10 a.m.or contact Amanda Mark () to learn more.
DEATH PENALTY: WHAT DOES THE CHURCH TEACH?:
St. Ann parishioners are invited to hear Dr. Trudy Conway, professor emeritus, Mt. St. Mary's University, speak on “Justice and Mercy: A Catholic View of the Death Penalty” at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in south Arlington (2700 S. 19thSt.) onTuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:15 p.m.
CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME:Pope Francis has called on us to respond to the crisis of global climate change.Join other members of our community onThursday, Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m.(2300 Wilson Blvd, 1stfloor conference room) to learn more about “Going Solar in Arlington.”A panel of speakers assembled by the League of Women Voters will provide tips on installing solar panels, discuss local and State policies, and identify resources for helping us “go green.”
Check this space each week for information about outreach ministries at St. Ann; volunteer needs in our community; and advocacy opportunities. Submissions from parishioners are welcome and may be sent to Sandy Cleva ator(703) 389- 6516.
Clare and Francis MovieShowings
Come see Clare and Francis--a movie about St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi.Tues Nov. 17 at 10:00 am.All showings at St. Ann Church, Room 106.Running time200 min. English with Spanish subtitles. Suggested donation: $5 per person/$10 per family. Proceeds will go to Laboure Society which provides financial assistance and spiritual support to men and women whomust resolve student loansto pursue their vocation to the Catholic priesthood or religious life. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Peace #1872.RSVP for seat count or Teresa at 703-573-1582.
Christian Stewardship:
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they all contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, her whole living. ” (Mark 12:43-44)
Jesus gets right to the point – we are all called to give money to support the mission of the Church, regardless of our circumstance. No gift is too small or insignificant! Giving money to support the mission of our local parish is a matter of our faith, just like praying and participating in parish ministries. When you make a financial offering, is it from your “first fruits” or from what is “left over”?
A Helpful Guide
When considering annual or an adjustment to your giving to Saint Ann Parish, please consult the following chart as a general guide. Giving is an individual, household or family decision based on several factors including financial capacity. Therefore, a norm is not suggested. However, tithing, referenced in Scripture, is one benchmark provided as a guideline maximum.